Do watch hours from Shorts count toward monetization?
No. Watch hours from Shorts views do not count toward the 4,000-hour
requirement. To monetize via Shorts, YouTube requires 10 million valid Shorts
views within 90 days.
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Why is my campaign still pending after 24 hours?
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